Sunday, January 17, 2016

New Little Human / New Year / New Album

NEW LITTLE HUMAN

I've been a bit quiet lately, and it's mostly been because I was so focused on my pregnancy and soon-to-be-arriving baby. All I wanted to talk about was baby stuff!! But I wasn't sure when to reveal my pregnancy to the internet. It's hard to keep anything safe and private anymore, so I guess I wanted to keep this little (big) secret to myself for as long as I could. That being said, I feel so blessed to have had a healthy pregnancy and birth to a little boy just before Thanksgiving!!

I've learned so much about myself through this special time... and also so much about babies and baby gear! So many of my Mom-friends helped me so much with amazing advice and suggestions that there's a part of me that wants to return the favor and do the same. So I'm contemplating starting another mini blog on all things Mom-hood and baby! I have no idea who will follow it, so there's a good chance I'll be posting blogs to an empty room... but if you or anyone you know might be interested in this, do let me know!

NEW YEAR

Happy 2016!!! I love hearing other people's new year resolutions. I find them super inspiring. Have any you'd like to share? Mine are pretty simple this year (as well as challenging):

Be Strong

Be Compassionate

Be Humble

NEW ALBUM

a glimpse inside my work notebook

At the beginning of 2015, I was working full force on a children's album. It's something I've wanted to do for years! But then I realized the deadlines I was putting on myself were too hard to achieve, and were making my passion project no longer fun! So I took a little break. THEN, I found out I was preggers, and of course was re-inspired to finish the album with a few new songs and new ideas. I made more realistic deadlines, keeping my pregnancy and changing body in mind. As a result, I was able to finish the album full of joy and love. I recorded this album mostly in a room in my home (which has now become the Nursery). As I sang certain songs, I could feel my son kicking inside of me. There is nothing but good vibes and genuine emotion on this album. It's for children, and yet, it's also really just for all of us. We're in the final stretch of mastering and artwork (which I'm really excited about!). Since my son has been born, I've played him a few of the lullabies. I'm not sure if they're familiar to him because he heard them from inside my tummy, but like clockwork, as soon as they begin, his eyes close and he konks out! BEST COMPLIMENT EVER!!! I hope it might work on other little kiddos too. Or even for adults. We're hoping to have it out in the world and in your hands this Spring -- so *fingers crossed* you'll hear it soon!

Congratulations again on the new addition to your family. I look forward to your new album. My fiancee has a friend who teaches preschool and Sunday school, so I may get her a copy as well. I've always thought that "Astronaut", "In A Tree", and "When You Grow Up' were songs well suited for children.

I'm so happy for you! Being a mother has been a wonderful experience for me. I would be so happy to follow a blog about all things mommy! And I'm also excited to listen to your new album! I feel so out of he music world as now I try and listen to things my little boy would like. I'm sure we will love what you have in store for us :)

So happy for you and your family! I hope you have an awesome year. My new year resolution is to finish high school and at the same time keep practising hard with my band. Every time I jam with them I feel like I am not getting better enough... but I will keep playing for my dream, just like you did! You are one of the biggest influence on me. Looking forward for your new album!

Those are great resolutions! I feel the same way about my guitar playing still to this day. Just keep playing and practicing! You'll only get better and better, and you'll find your style and your sound, which will also be growing and changing all the time. I wish you all the best!!

Congrats Priscilla and welcome to the world little baby!^_^ Ever since I discovered you 4-5 years ago I thought that your soothing voice would make such a cute lullaby or children's album so really looking forward to it <3

Hi Priscilla,First of all congratulations :) You must be so happy.Secondly, I just wanted to thank you for all of your beautiful music. I discovered you when I heard Fine On The Outside play in the trailer for When Marnie Was There. Needless to say I fell in love with your music right away. You have such a soothing and truly magnificent voice, and for me personally, your songs are highly relatable. Your song I See You brought tears to my eyes. I just wanted to express how much your music means to me. I am overjoyed at your mention of a new album and can't wait. I know you just had a baby, but I hope one day you tour again so I will have the opportunity to experience your music live. I hope you have an amazing year with your new son. You're awesome! :)

Oh my goodness, thank you! The song "I See You" was definitely a contender to be the theme song for "When Marnie Was There". It's a very personal song for me. I'm so touched that it moved you in that way. I'm sure I'll be back on the road before I know it... time is just flying by!

Congratulations Priscilla! I'm sure both the little human and the new album are great :) I look forward to hearing your new songs. Have a great time with your family.I send you a hug from Italy, hoping to see you here soon!

Congratulations on your new addition! Can't wait to hear your new album! I am sure it will be filled with many more special melodies. I used to sing your song "In a Tree" to my daughter as a newborn and now she insists I sing it to her before bed every night! She calls it "our song."

Congratulations to you and your family Priscilla! I just gave birth to our first son in Jan and was so excited to hear your news and to hear about this album - my little guy Graceson and I are listening to your last album and feeling peaceful...thanks for sharing your beautiful music - it's such a gift. We would love to follow along and share if u have a mom blog. Xoxo Julie from Toronto

Congratulations on your New Things! I've been listening to your songs for about 3 years already (thanks to a random search on YouTube) and I'm so happy you're coming out with a Children's Album! Perfect because I want to play that for my soon-to-come-out little girl. I often have your songs play in the background for my baby :D

I have been a fan of yours since I first heard "Dream" set to a friends online photo album of her newborn baby girl. I played the life outta that album on my iPod nano while studying in my local Starbucks, but then life happened and now three little girls later, I'm searching Spotify for good music to play as my girls are doing artwork, putting together puzzles, etc and I remembered you!! I have been streaming your 2011 album all day today, and can't wait to get acquainted with your even newer album as well.

I also remembered this blog (the blog name stuck with me;) and I'm so glad you're still here blogging!! Please do a mommy blog!! I'll gladly follow. :)

Hi guys!!! What a pleasant surprise!!! And wow.... I have NOT checked my blog comments enough -- you posted this forever ago! I don't even know if you'll see this... but I hope you're doing well! I miss watching you teach Mike how to do magic! I was so envious of all the skills he was learning! You two were so sweet. :)

Hello Priscilla! Congratulations on your baby boy. I have also become a dad recently and it is absolutely fantastic. I picked up your site from a web stat domain that I encountered while looking into my own blog stats things. We share the same IP, which is strange. So I wanted to leave a message and say hello. i read your blog an went to see your site, wonderful music. Have a great day. Thanks for the music and thoughts. -Stefan

Hi! So crazy that we share the same IP! Thanks so much for taking it one step further and checking out my music and letting me know! So sweet of you! Your blog is super cool!! It looks like you have an amazing and fun job! Wow. And congrats on your new little baby!!! It is pretty much the best, right? All consuming and challenging, but the best. Thank you for saying Hi. :)